There were five ladies attending: Alison B, Sally G, Anna M, Britta W and myself trying out a location, that for many of us was new.  It was a chilly evening and the prospect of warming up over a tasty dinner and a nice drink was lifting spirits.  We met in the lounge at the ‘Me And All Hotels’ which was situated on the 11th floor of the building on Immermannstraße 23.  The view was spectacular !  Düsseldorf by night looks different, better some might even say! 

The lounge was not crowded, little lanterns over the tables served  as Asian decoration.  The staff was very welcoming. They seemed familiar with English speaking guests and explained, how dishes on the menu could be combined or chosen separately. The food was Asian style, so we could choose vegetarian bowls, dumplings, chicken skewers etc.  The portions were rather small, so some of us ordered several dishes or shared a second course.  The drinks however were international and everyone had a favourite.  What struck me as odd was the fact that the lounge had no ‘loo’, so everyone in need of the loo had to return to the ground floor !  At least there was a lift!

The overall aspect of the get-together was of course to catch-up with everybody.  Some ladies had recently travelled or planned to do so and the pandemic restrictions were of course a constant burden.  But travelling safe and taking precautions is key.  The mandatory vaccination and the roll out in Germany was already discussed by politicians and the public at that time. 

However, we all had been vaccinated and – fingers crossed – can meet again.  The list of already suggested locations is long and thanks to Britta, who ever-so-smoothly organizes the meetings, there will be more to discover in the Düsseldorf restaurant scene. 

Thank you again Britta, for organising this PROST evening.  

 Sabine L